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Postdoctoral Research Scholar 0-5 yrs Experience

Req No: 2023-16393
Category: Education/Training
Type: Post Doc
Salary: $5546.67 per month
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Overview
The full salary range for this position is $5373.33-$5677.42 per month, this position is budgeted at $$5546.67 per month and is non-negotiable.

This is a Chan Zuckerberg Initiative/ Silicon Valley Community Foundation-funded postdoctoral position to study bystander effects during infectious diseases.

The current project aims to elucidate the source signals and spatial range of bystander metabolic effects of infection and their dynamics following antimicrobial treatment, using cutting-edge mass spectrometry technologies.

The candidate will focus on in vitro and in vivo models of Trypanosoma cruzi infection, and will perform liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry data analysis.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Post Doc must be team-oriented and task-driven. Must be able to perform experiments under the direction of Dr. McCall. Must be able to gather data and analyze data for reporting and publications.



Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities 80%

The lab-personnel must be able to perform project-related technical tasks in all of the following areas:

• Parasite and mammalian cell culture (BSL-2 level)
• Mouse infection, mouse treatment and mouse sample collection (animal BSL-2 level)
• With training, perform metabolite extractions, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry data acquisition, and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry data analysis
• Statistical analyses of data
• Report data in lab book and as figures, powerpoint presentations, oral presentations, text-based reports, and scientific manuscripts
• Follow best practices in terms of laboratory safety and SDSU rules and regulations
• Literature research: searching and reading the scientific literature

Position Specific Responsibilities 20%

• Contribute to mentoring undergraduate student working on this project.
• Plan and schedule the necessary experiments, including ordering needed supplies.
• Interact with members of the research team in a professional and collaborative manner. Participate actively in lab meetings.

Qualifications
Knowledge & Abilities

• Research experiences in Biosciences or Chemistry.
• Best practices in terms of laboratory safety compliance
• Best practices in terms of scientific data documentation and reporting.

Project Specific Knowledge and Abilities

• Basic skills in mammalian cell culture
• Basic skills in rodent models of disease
• Experience with standard statistical analyses of data
• Experience with scientific data documentation and reporting

Required Experience/Education

• D. degree in Biosciences or Chemistry.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS

• Ph.D. in Biosciences or Chemistry.
• While not mandatory, experience with liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry and/or computational data analyses (R or python) is an asset.
• Experience in infectious diseases (especially parasitic diseases) is an asset.

Additional Applicant Information

SDSU Research Foundation offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU Research Foundation benefits, please click here.

• Candidate must reside in California or live in a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results (including a criminal record check).
• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.

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